The former Chelsea boss will replace Robbie Johnson who left the club this summer.

Beard, an ex-Charlton Ladies and Milwall Lionesses manager, has agreed a deal until the end of the 2014 season.

"We're delighted to appoint Matt as the new manager of Liverpool Ladies," said Reds director of corporate relations and communications Jen Chang.

"We interviewed a number of outstanding candidates, but Matt's tactical acumen and emphasis on a possession-based attacking style of play is an ideal fit with the long-term vision and philosophy that we are implementing for LFC Ladies.”